Reconciliation, Justice, and Peace

This book addresses the theme of the Second African Synod on Reconciliation, Justice, and Peace in the wider context of globalization, inculturation, post-modernity, and pertinent socio-economic and political factors that shape the contemporary church and society in Africa. The 20 contributors represent a variety of disciplines and some of the issues discussed include:

Ecclesiology and the challenges of reconciliation, justice and peace in the context of crises, conflict, and poverty

Reconciliation, justice, and peace in Scripture, small Christian communities, and the church

Corruption, democratic principles, and governance

Integrity of the earth: environment, ecology, natural resources, and the church in Africa

The role of the Catholic Church in the public sphere

Women, leadership, and the theology of the church

Gender justice in the church and in African society

Interreligious dialogue (Christianity, Islam, and African Religion)

The challenge and ethics of HIV/AIDS prevention.

Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, SJis a Jesuit priest who lives and works in Nairobi, Kenya. He is the author ofTheology Brewed in an African Pot(Orbis 2008) and editor ofThe Church We Want: African Catholics Look to Vatican III(Orbis 2016).

Book Details

Title:

Reconciliation, Justice, and Peace

Subtitle:

The Second African Synod

Author:

Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J.

Pages:

304

Binding:

Softcover

Susan Smith, in Mission Studies08/11/2015, 01:27 PM

There is no doubt that this volume needs to be read by all those concerned not only about the future of the Church in Africa, but by all who wish to deepen their awareness of the socio-economic and political realities with which the fastest-growing church in the wider world community has to confront in its mission. It is also a collection of works that allows others to discern more clearly how their own local churches need to engage in societal issues.